POSITION SUMMARY

• The role will lead the PMO function to coordinate ADComms projects for client and internal requirements in achieving timelines, quality, cost and Health & Safety.
• The programme manager will manage, with a team of Project manager, several projects throughout the UK and will be responsible for setting up project teams to deliver new projects.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Note: These statements are intended to describe the general nature of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills and duties.

Key Activities/Elements

• Lead the programme management office in delivering ADComms projects.
• Provide clear line management and mentoring for the project managers, planners, possession planners, etc. in delivering their required duties.
• Deliver ADComms projects in line with the client requirements, achieving on time delivery, on cost, no H&S issues and best in class quality.
• Develop a ‘Best in Class’ process for delivering projects and setting up clear governance requirements.
• Mobilise teams for delivering future projects.
• Set up a Project Execution Management Plans for all new projects.
• Set standards and ensure compliance with safety and assurance requirements including appropriate Railway Industry standards.
• Identify the resource requirements for existing and projects in the bid phase.
• Liaise with the commercial team to understand the contractual requirements for the project delivery.
• Manage the monthly project reporting / meeting cycle.
• Manage the KPI within the business

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Education level and/or relevant experience(s)

• Relevant University Degree or equivalent further education and/or 5 years plus of relevant industry/sector experience
• Formal Project Management certification is highly desirable
• Strong command of the English language

Knowledge and skills

For the area of Project Management candidate demonstrates:

• Full Understanding of NR project deliverables
• Excellent know how in Project Management processes providing contributions, which "makes the difference"
• Effective project management, including effective resource allocation within assigned projects
• The ability to evaluate, judge and decides on alternative options, effectively and accountably
• Flexible cooperation with management and experts, inside and outside the company, driving team effectiveness and results
• Ability to supervise and evaluate the appliance of function specific techniques
• The skill sets to be able to drive the business in Coaching and Mentoring environment

ADComms Benefits:

• 25 holidays & bank holidays (increasing by 1 every 2 years, capped at 27)
• Salary exchange pension
• Buy and sell annual leave
• EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)
• Life insurance
• Corporate Eyewear Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme